The world may tell us that we need to live up to certain expectations of perfection. God’s expectations look entirely different. It’s important that, as mothers, we focus on His ideals of perfection in our lives, and not the world’s. Focusing on Him can bring us peace and direction as we mother our children.
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Carrying the invisible load can get too heavy when we lose sight of our connection with who brings the sparkle to begin with.
Do your kids know how strong gentleness is? Teach them with these age-appropriate faith activities.
Families are one of God’s most beautiful creations, designed to reflect His love, character, and purpose. Through marriage, parenthood, and the daily rhythms of home life, God teaches us who He is and how we are meant to love one another.
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Do you feel like your life is mostly chaos? You have an opportunity to overcome neglectful parenting habits to build a strong foundation for your kids and family.
Does the permissive parenting style work? Learn more about the practical side of this parenting style and its potential risks and pitfalls.
Why do you parent? Do you give thought to your decision-making process for the parenting choices you make? Learn more about how the authoritarian parenting style falls short when it comes to effective parenting.
Does the authoritative parenting style work? Learn more about how this parenting style equips you to discipline and lead your kids well.
Sex education can be intimidating. Yet, God created sex. Find more ways to teach healthy sexuality to your children.
When you bless your children, you are reinforcing your children’s worth.
Forgiveness didn’t come easily after our divorce.
Many teens are drawn to Wicca’s promise of power and belonging. But only God’s Word brings truth that anchors the heart and transforms the soul.
I can’t remember a day that there wasn’t some kind of “learning lesson” going on in our home. But most of those lessons didn’t involve sitting down and doing homework. Instead, my mom employed active ways to help us learn how to learn.
Single parenting carries an enormous burden and collection of struggles. But there is also a unique opportunity to shape your children in positive ways. Armed with a strong faith, you can raise resilient, successful kids.
Here’s an easy way to teach your kids to dive into God’s Word: show them how to R.E.A.D. the Bible!
On the scale of uncomfortable things to talk about with your young kids; masturbation hovers around the top. But as awkward as it is, ignoring the topic won’t make it go away.
Enjoy the happy chaos of raising children who are close together in age.
Michael W. Smith has been called a Grammy winner, American Music Award winner, Dove Award winner, artist of the year, songwriter of the year, producer of the year and Smitty. But his favorite title just might be G-Daddy. That’s what Michael’s 11 grandchildren call him.
What is rebellion, why is my teen struggling, and what can I do to help?